Subtract 72/8 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 9 0/8
3/4 - 72/8 is -33/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
3/4 = 3 × 2/4 × 2 = 6/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
72/8 = 72 × 1/8 × 1 = 72/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/8 - 72/8 = 6 - 72/8 = -66/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/4
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