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Subtract 3/72 from 8/6

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 3/72

8/6 - 3/72 is 31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    8/6 = 8 × 12/6 × 12 = 96/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/72 - 3/72 = 96 - 3/72 = 93/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
  6. In mixed form: 17/24

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