Subtract 9/35 from 72/8, Solve 9 0/8

Subtract 9/35 from 72/8

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 9/35

72/8 - 9/35 is 306/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/280 - 72/280 = 2520 - 72/280 = 2448/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 306/35
In mixed form: 826/35

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