Subtract 2/27 from 75/72
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 2/27
75/72 - 2/27 is 209/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
75/72 = 75 × 3/72 × 3 = 225/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/216 - 16/216 = 225 - 16/216 = 209/216
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