Subtract 15/27 from 49/72, Solve 49/72

Subtract 15/27 from 49/72

49/72 - 15/27 is 1/8.

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,
49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
147/216 - 120/216 = 147 - 120/216 = 27/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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