Subtract 28/9 from 12/72
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 3 1/9
12/72 - 28/9 is -53/18.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
28/9 = 28 × 8/9 × 8 = 224/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 224/72 = 12 - 224/72 = -212/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/18
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