Subtract 3/24 from 2/18
2/18 - 3/24 is -1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 9/72 = 8 - 9/72 = -1/72
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