Subtract 6/72 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 6/72
75/9 - 6/72 is 33/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
75/9 = 75 × 8/9 × 8 = 600/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/72 - 6/72 = 600 - 6/72 = 594/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/4
- In mixed form: 81/4
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