Subtract 1/4 from 1/24
1/24 - 1/4 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
1/4 = 1 × 6/4 × 6 = 6/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/24 - 6/24 = 1 - 6/24 = -5/24
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