Subtract 6/72 from 14/27
14/27 - 6/72 is 47/108.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/216 - 18/216 = 112 - 18/216 = 94/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/108
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