Subtract 4/9 from 2/8
2/8 - 4/9 is -7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 32/72 = 18 - 32/72 = -14/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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