Subtract 2/72 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 2/72
80/8 - 2/72 is 359/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
80/8 = 80 × 9/8 × 9 = 720/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/72 - 2/72 = 720 - 2/72 = 718/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/36
- In mixed form: 935/36
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