Subtract 8/7 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1 1/7
72/36 - 8/7 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
72/36 = 72 × 7/36 × 7 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
8/7 = 8 × 36/7 × 36 = 288/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/252 - 288/252 = 504 - 288/252 = 216/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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