Subtract 2/27 from 56/8
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 2/27
56/8 - 2/27 is 187/27.
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,
56/8 = 56 × 27/8 × 27 = 1512/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/216 - 16/216 = 1512 - 16/216 = 1496/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/27
- In mixed form: 625/27
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