Subtract 3/36 from 8/72
8/72 - 3/36 is 1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 6/72 = 8 - 6/72 = 2/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36
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