Subtract 3/72 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 3/72
63/27 - 3/72 is 55/24.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
3/72 = 3 × 3/72 × 3 = 9/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/216 - 9/216 = 504 - 9/216 = 495/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/24
- In mixed form: 27/24
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