Subtract 6/8 from 7/9
7/9 - 6/8 is 1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/72 - 54/72 = 56 - 54/72 = 2/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36
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