Subtract 7/81 from 9/72
9/72 - 7/81 is 25/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
9/72 = 9 × 9/72 × 9 = 81/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
7/81 = 7 × 8/81 × 8 = 56/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/648 - 56/648 = 81 - 56/648 = 25/648
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