Subtract 8/32 from 2/24
2/24 - 8/32 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 24/96 = 8 - 24/96 = -16/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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