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Subtract 6/9 from 72/8

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 6/9

72/8 - 6/9 is 25/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/72 - 48/72 = 648 - 48/72 = 600/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/3
  6. In mixed form: 81/3

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