Subtract 35/9 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 3 8/9
2/24 - 35/9 is -137/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 280/72 = 6 - 280/72 = -274/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/36
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