Subtract 72/9 from 12/72
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 8 0/9
12/72 - 72/9 is -47/6.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 576/72 = 12 - 576/72 = -564/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/6
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