Subtract 6/36 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 6/36
72/8 - 6/36 is 53/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/72 - 12/72 = 648 - 12/72 = 636/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/6
- In mixed form: 85/6
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