Subtract 21/27 from 5/8
58 - 2127 is -1172.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
58 = 5 × 278 × 27 = 135216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2127 = 21 × 827 × 8 = 168216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135216 - 168216 = 135 - 168216 = -33216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1172
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