Subtract 1/9 from 9/72
9/72 - 1/9 is 1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
1/9 = 1 × 8/9 × 8 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 8/72 = 9 - 8/72 = 1/72
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