Subtract 24/8 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 3 0/8
2/4 - 24/8 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
2/4 = 2 × 2/4 × 2 = 4/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
24/8 = 24 × 1/8 × 1 = 24/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/8 - 24/8 = 4 - 24/8 = -20/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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