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Subtract 27/72 from 2/4

2/4 - 27/72 is 1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   2/4 = 2 × 18/4 × 18 = 36/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/72 - 27/72 = 36 - 27/72 = 9/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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