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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/72 - 9/72 = 576 - 9/72 = 567/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
- In mixed form: 77/8
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