Subtract 16/27 from 4/72
4/72 - 16/27 is -29/54.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/216 - 128/216 = 12 - 128/216 = -116/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/54
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