Subtract 4/3 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1 1/3
72/8 - 4/3 is 23/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
4/3 = 4 × 8/3 × 8 = 32/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/24 - 32/24 = 216 - 32/24 = 184/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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