Subtract 6/8 from 4/9
49 - 68 is -1136.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49 = 4 × 89 × 8 = 3272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
68 = 6 × 98 × 9 = 5472 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3272 - 5472 = 32 - 5472 = -2272 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1136
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