Subtract 1/75 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1/75
72/8 - 1/75 is 674/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
72/8 = 72 × 75/8 × 75 = 5400/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
1/75 = 1 × 8/75 × 8 = 8/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/600 - 8/600 = 5400 - 8/600 = 5392/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 674/75
- In mixed form: 874/75
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