Subtract 36/18 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 0/18
2/24 - 36/18 is -23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
36/18 = 36 × 4/18 × 4 = 144/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 144/72 = 6 - 144/72 = -138/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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