Subtract 72/4 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 18 0/4
2/9 - 72/4 is -160/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
72/4 = 72 × 9/4 × 9 = 648/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/36 - 648/36 = 8 - 648/36 = -640/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -160/9
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