Subtract 4/24 from 3/4
3/4 - 4/24 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
3/4 = 3 × 6/4 × 6 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/24 - 4/24 = 18 - 4/24 = 14/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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