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Subtract 9/27 from 2/24

2/24 - 9/27 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/216 - 72/216 = 18 - 72/216 = -54/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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