Subtract 10/18 from 72/27
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 10/18
72/27 - 10/18 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
72/27 = 72 × 2/27 × 2 = 144/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
10/18 = 10 × 3/18 × 3 = 30/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/54 - 30/54 = 144 - 30/54 = 114/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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