Subtract 8/24 from 10/36
10/36 - 8/24 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/72 - 24/72 = 20 - 24/72 = -4/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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