Subtract 2/27 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/27
75/24 - 2/27 is 659/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
75/24 = 75 × 9/24 × 9 = 675/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/216 - 16/216 = 675 - 16/216 = 659/216 - In mixed form: 311/216
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