Subtract 30/12 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 30/12 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

75/9 - 30/12 is 35/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
75/9 = 75 × 4/9 × 4 = 300/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/36 - 90/36 = 300 - 90/36 = 210/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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