Subtract 27/3 from 18/24
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 9 0/3
18/24 - 27/3 is -33/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
27/3 = 27 × 8/3 × 8 = 216/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/24 - 216/24 = 18 - 216/24 = -198/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/4
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