Subtract 72/8 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 9 0/8
2/36 - 72/8 is -161/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/72 - 648/72 = 4 - 648/72 = -644/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/18
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