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Subtract 5/8 from 6/27

6/27 - 5/8 is -29/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/216 - 135/216 = 48 - 135/216 = -87/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/72

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