Subtract 9/30 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 9/30
72/9 - 9/30 is 77/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
72/9 = 72 × 10/9 × 10 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 27/90 = 720 - 27/90 = 693/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/10
- In mixed form: 77/10
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