Subtract 4/75 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 4/75
9/8 - 4/75 is 643/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
9/8 = 9 × 75/8 × 75 = 675/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
4/75 = 4 × 8/75 × 8 = 32/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/600 - 32/600 = 675 - 32/600 = 643/600 - In mixed form: 143/600
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