Subtract 1/8 from 72/54
1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 1/8
72/54 - 1/8 is 29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
72/54 = 72 × 4/54 × 4 = 288/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/216 - 27/216 = 288 - 27/216 = 261/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
- In mixed form: 15/24
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