Subtract 72/8 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 9 0/8
18/4 - 72/8 is -9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
18/4 = 18 × 2/4 × 2 = 36/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
72/8 = 72 × 1/8 × 1 = 72/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/8 - 72/8 = 36 - 72/8 = -36/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2
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