Subtract 24/8 from 4/9
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 3 0/8
4/9 - 24/8 is -23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
24/8 = 24 × 9/8 × 9 = 216/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/72 - 216/72 = 32 - 216/72 = -184/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/9
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