Subtract 72/9 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 8 0/9
6/12 - 72/9 is -15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
72/9 = 72 × 4/9 × 4 = 288/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/36 - 288/36 = 18 - 288/36 = -270/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2
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