Subtract 84/8 from 4/72
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 10 4/8
4/72 - 84/8 is -94/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
84/8 = 84 × 9/8 × 9 = 756/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/72 - 756/72 = 4 - 756/72 = -752/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/9
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