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Subtract 1/27 from 75/72

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 1/27

75/72 - 1/27 is 217/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   75/72 = 75 × 3/72 × 3 = 225/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/216 - 8/216 = 225 - 8/216 = 217/216
5. In mixed form: 11/216

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