Subtract 3/8 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 3/8
36/9 - 3/8 is 29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
36/9 = 36 × 8/9 × 8 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 27/72 = 288 - 27/72 = 261/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/8
- In mixed form: 35/8
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