Subtract 2/72 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 2/72
16/8 - 2/72 is 71/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
16/8 = 16 × 9/8 × 9 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 2/72 = 144 - 2/72 = 142/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/36
- In mixed form: 135/36
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