Subtract 75/8 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 9 3/8
72/3 - 75/8 is 117/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
72/3 = 72 × 8/3 × 8 = 576/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/24 - 225/24 = 576 - 225/24 = 351/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/8
- In mixed form: 145/8
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