Subtract 1/27 from 3/72
372 - 127 is 1216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
372 = 3 × 372 × 3 = 9216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
127 = 1 × 827 × 8 = 8216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9216 - 8216 = 9 - 8216 = 1216
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