Subtract 56/27 from 10/72
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 2 2/27
10/72 - 56/27 is -209/108.
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,
10/72 = 10 × 3/72 × 3 = 30/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
56/27 = 56 × 8/27 × 8 = 448/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/216 - 448/216 = 30 - 448/216 = -418/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/108
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