Subtract 25/24 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 1/24
2/3 - 25/24 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
2/3 = 2 × 8/3 × 8 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/24 - 25/24 = 16 - 25/24 = -9/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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