Subtract 7/27 from 9/72
972 - 727 is -29216.
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,
972 = 9 × 372 × 3 = 27216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
727 = 7 × 827 × 8 = 56216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27216 - 56216 = 27 - 56216 = -29216
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