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Subtract 1/24 from 1/4

1/4 - 1/24 is 5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
    1/4 = 1 × 6/4 × 6 = 6/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/24 - 1/24 = 6 - 1/24 = 5/24

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