Subtract 3/36 from 1/24
1/24 - 3/36 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 6/72 = 3 - 6/72 = -3/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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