Subtract 8/27 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 8/27
49/4 - 8/27 is 1291/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
49/4 = 49 × 27/4 × 27 = 1323/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/108 - 32/108 = 1323 - 32/108 = 1291/108 - In mixed form: 11103/108
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