Subtract 2/6 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2/6
72/8 - 2/6 is 26/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/24 - 8/24 = 216 - 8/24 = 208/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/3
- In mixed form: 82/3
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