Subtract 3/8 from 1/24
1/24 - 3/8 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/24 - 9/24 = 1 - 9/24 = -8/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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