Answers

Subtract 6/72 from 48/9

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 6/72

48/9 - 6/72 is 21/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   48/9 = 48 × 8/9 × 8 = 384/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/72 - 6/72 = 384 - 6/72 = 378/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
6. In mixed form: 51/4

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