Subtract 20/9 from 6/72
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 2 2/9
6/72 - 20/9 is -77/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 160/72 = 6 - 160/72 = -154/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/36
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