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Subtract 5/9 from 1/24

1/24 - 5/9 is -37/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/72 - 40/72 = 3 - 40/72 = -37/72

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