Subtract 3/27 from 45/72
45/72 - 3/27 is 37/72.
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,
45/72 = 45 × 3/72 × 3 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/216 - 24/216 = 135 - 24/216 = 111/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/72
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