Subtract 72/9 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 8 0/9
3/28 - 72/9 is -221/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
72/9 = 72 × 28/9 × 28 = 2016/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/252 - 2016/252 = 27 - 2016/252 = -1989/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/28
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