Subtract 21/72 from 8/54
8/54 - 21/72 is -31/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
21/72 = 21 × 3/72 × 3 = 63/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/216 - 63/216 = 32 - 63/216 = -31/216
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