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Subtract 6/36 from 75/9

1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 6/36

75/9 - 6/36 is 49/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    75/9 = 75 × 4/9 × 4 = 300/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/36 - 6/36 = 300 - 6/36 = 294/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/6
  6. In mixed form: 81/6

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