Subtract 30/72 from 1/27
1/27 - 30/72 is -41/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/216 - 90/216 = 8 - 90/216 = -82/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/108
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