Subtract 8/6 from 7/9
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 1 2/6
7/9 - 8/6 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
8/6 = 8 × 3/6 × 3 = 24/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/18 - 24/18 = 14 - 24/18 = -10/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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