Subtract 48/72 from 27/28
27/28 - 48/72 is 25/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
27/28 = 27 × 18/28 × 18 = 486/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/504 - 336/504 = 486 - 336/504 = 150/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/84
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