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Subtract 3/72 from 8/54

8/54 - 3/72 is 23/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    3/72 = 3 × 3/72 × 3 = 9/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/216 - 9/216 = 32 - 9/216 = 23/216

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