Subtract 8/24 from 1/8
1/8 - 8/24 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/24 - 8/24 = 3 - 8/24 = -5/24
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