Subtract 35/9 from 1/72
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 3 8/9
1/72 - 35/9 is -31/8.
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,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/72 - 280/72 = 1 - 280/72 = -279/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/8
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