Subtract 6/54 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 6/54
72/9 - 6/54 is 71/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
72/9 = 72 × 6/9 × 6 = 432/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/54 - 6/54 = 432 - 6/54 = 426/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/9
- In mixed form: 78/9
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