Subtract 72/18 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 4 0/18
3/8 - 72/18 is -29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
72/18 = 72 × 4/18 × 4 = 288/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/72 - 288/72 = 27 - 288/72 = -261/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8
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