Subtract 8/9 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 8/9
8/4 - 8/9 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/36 - 32/36 = 72 - 32/36 = 40/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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