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Subtract 1/72 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1/72

35/9 - 1/72 is 31/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/72 - 1/72 = 280 - 1/72 = 279/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
  6. In mixed form: 37/8

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