Subtract 1/72 from 24/27
24/27 - 1/72 is 7/8.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/216 - 3/216 = 192 - 3/216 = 189/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8
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