Subtract 6/9 from 3/4
34 - 69 is 112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
34 = 3 × 94 × 9 = 2736 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
69 = 6 × 49 × 4 = 2436 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2736 - 2436 = 27 - 2436 = 336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112
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