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Subtract 21/9 from 2/24

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 3/9

2/24 - 21/9 is -9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    21/9 = 21 × 8/9 × 8 = 168/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/72 - 168/72 = 6 - 168/72 = -162/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4

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