Subtract 7/9 from 3/8
38 - 79 is -2972.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
38 = 3 × 98 × 9 = 2772 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
79 = 7 × 89 × 8 = 5672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2772 - 5672 = 27 - 5672 = -2972
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