Subtract 3/9 from 6/72
6/72 - 3/9 is -1/4.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 24/72 = 6 - 24/72 = -18/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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