Subtract 4/7 from 27/72
27/72 - 4/7 is -11/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
4/7 = 4 × 72/7 × 72 = 288/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/504 - 288/504 = 189 - 288/504 = -99/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/56
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