Subtract 27/72 from 84/54
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 27/72
84/54 - 27/72 is 85/72.
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,
84/54 = 84 × 4/54 × 4 = 336/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
27/72 = 27 × 3/72 × 3 = 81/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/216 - 81/216 = 336 - 81/216 = 255/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/72
- In mixed form: 113/72
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