Subtract 7/72 from 15/27
15/27 - 7/72 is 11/24.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
7/72 = 7 × 3/72 × 3 = 21/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/216 - 21/216 = 120 - 21/216 = 99/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24
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