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Subtract 9/8 from 36/12

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 1/8

36/12 - 9/8 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    36/12 = 36 × 2/12 × 2 = 72/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/24 - 27/24 = 72 - 27/24 = 45/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  6. In mixed form: 17/8

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