Subtract 6/27 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 6/27
72/24 - 6/27 is 25/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
72/24 = 72 × 9/24 × 9 = 648/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/216 - 48/216 = 648 - 48/216 = 600/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
- In mixed form: 27/9
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