Subtract 8/27 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 8/27
50/8 - 8/27 is 643/108.
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,
50/8 = 50 × 27/8 × 27 = 1350/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/216 - 64/216 = 1350 - 64/216 = 1286/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 643/108
- In mixed form: 5103/108
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