Subtract 35/24 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 11/24
20/9 - 35/24 is 55/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/72 - 105/72 = 160 - 105/72 = 55/72
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