Subtract 9/35 from 1/24
1/24 - 9/35 is -181/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
9/35 = 9 × 24/35 × 24 = 216/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/840 - 216/840 = 35 - 216/840 = -181/840
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