Subtract 3/72 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 3/72
84/8 - 3/72 is 251/24.
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,
84/8 = 84 × 9/8 × 9 = 756/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/72 - 3/72 = 756 - 3/72 = 753/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/24
- In mixed form: 1011/24
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