Subtract 8/24 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 8/24
9/2 - 8/24 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
9/2 = 9 × 12/2 × 12 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 8/24 = 108 - 8/24 = 100/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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