Subtract 4/8 from 9/72
9/72 - 4/8 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 36/72 = 9 - 36/72 = -27/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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