Subtract 2/4 from 8/27
8/27 - 2/4 is -11/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/108 - 54/108 = 32 - 54/108 = -22/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/54
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