Subtract 5/27 from 2/72
2/72 - 5/27 is -17/108.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 3/72 × 3 = 6/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/216 - 40/216 = 6 - 40/216 = -34/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/108
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