Subtract 12/9 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1 3/9
72/8 - 12/9 is 23/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/72 - 96/72 = 648 - 96/72 = 552/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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