Subtract 7/9 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 7/9
8/2 - 7/9 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
8/2 = 8 × 9/2 × 9 = 72/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/18 - 14/18 = 72 - 14/18 = 58/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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