Subtract 4/27 from 60/8, Solve 7 4/8

Subtract 4/27 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 4/27

60/8 - 4/27 is 397/54.

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,
4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/216 - 32/216 = 1620 - 32/216 = 1588/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/54
In mixed form: 719/54

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