Subtract 8/54 from 81/8
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 8/54
81/8 - 8/54 is 2155/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
81/8 = 81 × 27/8 × 27 = 2187/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/216 - 32/216 = 2187 - 32/216 = 2155/216 - In mixed form: 9211/216
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