Subtract 8/54 from 6/8
6/8 - 8/54 is 65/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/216 - 32/216 = 162 - 32/216 = 130/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/108
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