Subtract 8/72 from 2/24
2/24 - 8/72 is -1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 8/72 = 6 - 8/72 = -2/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36
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