Subtract 24/6 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 4 0/6
18/8 - 24/6 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
24/6 = 24 × 4/6 × 4 = 96/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/24 - 96/24 = 54 - 96/24 = -42/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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