Subtract 18/8 from 3/72
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 2 2/8
3/72 - 18/8 is -53/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 162/72 = 3 - 162/72 = -159/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/24
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