Subtract 14/27 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 14/27
98 - 1427 is 131216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
98 = 9 × 278 × 27 = 243216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1427 = 14 × 827 × 8 = 112216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243216 - 112216 = 243 - 112216 = 131216
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