Subtract 15/9 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 1 6/9
75/8 - 15/9 is 185/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
75/8 = 75 × 9/8 × 9 = 675/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/72 - 120/72 = 675 - 120/72 = 555/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/24
- In mixed form: 717/24
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