Subtract 2/36 from 81/8
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 2/36
81/8 - 2/36 is 725/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
81/8 = 81 × 9/8 × 9 = 729/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/72 - 4/72 = 729 - 4/72 = 725/72 - In mixed form: 105/72
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