Subtract 4/6 from 1/24
124 - 46 is -58.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
124 = 1 × 124 × 1 = 124 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
46 = 4 × 46 × 4 = 1624 - Subtract the two like fractions:
124 - 1624 = 1 - 1624 = -1524 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58
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