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Subtract 24/3 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 8 0/3

2/18 - 24/3 is -71/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    24/3 = 24 × 6/3 × 6 = 144/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/18 - 144/18 = 2 - 144/18 = -142/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/9

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