Subtract 2/27 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 2/27
60/8 - 2/27 is 401/54.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 27/8 × 27 = 1620/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/216 - 16/216 = 1620 - 16/216 = 1604/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/54
- In mixed form: 723/54
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