Subtract 1/27 from 50/8, Solve 6 2/8

Subtract 1/27 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1/27

50/8 - 1/27 is 671/108.

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,
50/8 = 50 × 27/8 × 27 = 1350/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/216 - 8/216 = 1350 - 8/216 = 1342/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/108
In mixed form: 623/108

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