Subtract 7/72 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 7/72
109 - 772 is 7372.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
109 = 10 × 89 × 8 = 8072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8072 - 772 = 80 - 772 = 7372 - In mixed form: 1172
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