Subtract 7/72 from 2/9
2/9 - 7/72 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/72 - 7/72 = 16 - 7/72 = 9/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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