Subtract 8/6 from 2/72
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 2/6
2/72 - 8/6 is -47/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
8/6 = 8 × 12/6 × 12 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/72 - 96/72 = 2 - 96/72 = -94/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/36
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