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Subtract 1/8 from 72/9

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

72/9 - 1/8 is 63/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    576/72 - 9/72 = 576 - 9/72 = 567/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  6. In mixed form: 77/8

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