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Subtract 4/9 from 2/72

2/72 - 4/9 is -5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/72 - 32/72 = 2 - 32/72 = -30/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12

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