Subtract 1/72 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1/72
9/6 - 1/72 is 107/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
9/6 = 9 × 12/6 × 12 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/72 - 1/72 = 108 - 1/72 = 107/72 - In mixed form: 135/72
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