Subtract 1/7 from 8/72
8/72 - 1/7 is -2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
1/7 = 1 × 72/7 × 72 = 72/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/504 - 72/504 = 56 - 72/504 = -16/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/63
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