Subtract 9/36 from 8/9
8/9 - 9/36 is 23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/36 - 9/36 = 32 - 9/36 = 23/36
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