Subtract 9/6 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 3/6
72/9 - 9/6 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
72/9 = 72 × 2/9 × 2 = 144/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
9/6 = 9 × 3/6 × 3 = 27/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/18 - 27/18 = 144 - 27/18 = 117/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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