Subtract 72/9 from 4/8
1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 8 0/9
4/8 - 72/9 is -15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 576/72 = 36 - 576/72 = -540/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2
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