Subtract 7/27 from 54/8, Solve 6 6/8

Subtract 7/27 from 54/8

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 7/27

54/8 - 7/27 is 701/108.

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,
54/8 = 54 × 27/8 × 27 = 1458/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/216 - 56/216 = 1458 - 56/216 = 1402/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 701/108
In mixed form: 653/108

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