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