Subtract 72/9 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 8 0/9
63/8 - 72/9 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/72 - 576/72 = 567 - 576/72 = -9/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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