Subtract 5/8 from 8/27
8/27 - 5/8 is -71/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/216 - 135/216 = 64 - 135/216 = -71/216
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