Subtract 8/27 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 8/27
81/4 - 8/27 is 2155/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
81/4 = 81 × 27/4 × 27 = 2187/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/108 - 32/108 = 2187 - 32/108 = 2155/108 - In mixed form: 19103/108
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