Subtract 4/9 from 27/28
2728 - 49 is 131252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2728 = 27 × 928 × 9 = 243252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
49 = 4 × 289 × 28 = 112252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243252 - 112252 = 243 - 112252 = 131252
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