Subtract 24/28 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 24/28
10/9 - 24/28 is 16/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
10/9 = 10 × 28/9 × 28 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/252 - 216/252 = 280 - 216/252 = 64/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/63
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