Subtract 2/8 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 2/8
72/18 - 2/8 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
72/18 = 72 × 4/18 × 4 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 18/72 = 288 - 18/72 = 270/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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