Subtract 72/9 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 8 0/9
24/18 - 72/9 is -20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
24/18 = 24 × 1/18 × 1 = 24/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
72/9 = 72 × 2/9 × 2 = 144/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/18 - 144/18 = 24 - 144/18 = -120/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/3
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