Subtract 2/8 from 81/9
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 2/8
81/9 - 2/8 is 35/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
81/9 = 81 × 8/9 × 8 = 648/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/72 - 18/72 = 648 - 18/72 = 630/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
- In mixed form: 83/4
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