Subtract 1/27 from 8/72
8/72 - 1/27 is 2/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
8/72 = 8 × 3/72 × 3 = 24/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/216 - 8/216 = 24 - 8/216 = 16/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/27
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