Subtract 6/72 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 6/72
49/27 - 6/72 is 187/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/27 = 49 × 8/27 × 8 = 392/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/216 - 18/216 = 392 - 18/216 = 374/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/108
- In mixed form: 179/108
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