Subtract 12/9 from 1/24
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 3/9
1/24 - 12/9 is -31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 96/72 = 3 - 96/72 = -93/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24
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