Subtract 5/3 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1 2/3
24/18 - 5/3 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
24/18 = 24 × 1/18 × 1 = 24/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
5/3 = 5 × 6/3 × 6 = 30/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/18 - 30/18 = 24 - 30/18 = -6/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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