Subtract 8/27 from 14/72
14/72 - 8/27 is -11/108.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/216 - 64/216 = 42 - 64/216 = -22/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/108
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