Subtract 9/72 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 9/72
45/6 - 9/72 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
45/6 = 45 × 12/6 × 12 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/72 - 9/72 = 540 - 9/72 = 531/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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