Subtract 2/72 from 5/54
5/54 - 2/72 is 7/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
2/72 = 2 × 3/72 × 3 = 6/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/216 - 6/216 = 20 - 6/216 = 14/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/108
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