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Subtract 48/18 from 72/8

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2 12/18

72/8 - 48/18 is 19/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    48/18 = 48 × 4/18 × 4 = 192/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/72 - 192/72 = 648 - 192/72 = 456/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
  6. In mixed form: 61/3

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