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Subtract 24/9 from 3/5

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 2 6/9

3/5 - 24/9 is -31/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/45 - 120/45 = 27 - 120/45 = -93/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/15

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