Subtract 72/27 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 18/27
2/28 - 72/27 is -109/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
72/27 = 72 × 28/27 × 28 = 2016/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/756 - 2016/756 = 54 - 2016/756 = -1962/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/42
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