Subtract 14/8 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 6/8
72/9 - 14/8 is 25/4.
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,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/72 - 126/72 = 576 - 126/72 = 450/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
- In mixed form: 61/4
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