Subtract 10/32 from 72/9, Solve 8 0/9

Subtract 10/32 from 72/9

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/32

72/9 - 10/32 is 123/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
72/9 = 72 × 32/9 × 32 = 2304/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/288 - 90/288 = 2304 - 90/288 = 2214/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/16
In mixed form: 711/16

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