Subtract 8/72 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 8/72
28/3 - 8/72 is 83/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
28/3 = 28 × 24/3 × 24 = 672/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/72 - 8/72 = 672 - 8/72 = 664/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/9
- In mixed form: 92/9
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