Subtract 2/12 from 9/72
9/72 - 2/12 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
2/12 = 2 × 6/12 × 6 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 12/72 = 9 - 12/72 = -3/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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