Question

Q12). Subtract the following: -
(i). 5/27 from 8/9
(ii). 9.87 from 14.124
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Answer 1

8/9

89 - 527 is 1927.

Steps for subtracting fractions

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 9 and 27 is 27

For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,

89 = 8 × 39 × 3 = 2427

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,

527 = 5 × 127 × 1 = 527

Subtract the two fractions:

2427 - 527 = 24 - 527 = 1927

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