Subtract 36/28 from 27/72
1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 1 8/28
27/72 - 36/28 is -51/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
36/28 = 36 × 18/28 × 18 = 648/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/504 - 648/504 = 189 - 648/504 = -459/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/56
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