Subtract 40/8 from 12/72
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 5 0/8
12/72 - 40/8 is -29/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
40/8 = 40 × 9/8 × 9 = 360/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 360/72 = 12 - 360/72 = -348/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/6
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