Subtract 3/24 from 7/27
7/27 - 3/24 is 29/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
3/24 = 3 × 9/24 × 9 = 27/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/216 - 27/216 = 56 - 27/216 = 29/216
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