Subtract 7/48 from 8/27
8/27 - 7/48 is 65/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/432 - 63/432 = 128 - 63/432 = 65/432
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