Subtract 7/8 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 7/8 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 7/8

75/9 - 7/8 is 179/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/72 - 63/72 = 600 - 63/72 = 537/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/24
In mixed form: 711/24

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