Subtract 1/72 from 30/27, Solve 1 3/27

Subtract 1/72 from 30/27

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 1/72

30/27 - 1/72 is 79/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
30/27 = 30 × 8/27 × 8 = 240/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/216 - 3/216 = 240 - 3/216 = 237/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72

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