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Subtract 6/27 from 28/72

28/72 - 6/27 is 1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   28/72 = 28 × 3/72 × 3 = 84/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/216 - 48/216 = 84 - 48/216 = 36/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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