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Subtract 3/72 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 3/72

35/8 - 3/72 is 13/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/72 - 3/72 = 315 - 3/72 = 312/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/3
  6. In mixed form: 41/3

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