Subtract 48/72 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 48/72
75/8 - 48/72 is 209/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/72 - 48/72 = 675 - 48/72 = 627/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/24
- In mixed form: 817/24
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