Subtract 9/7 from 24/27
1st number: 24/27, 2nd number: 1 2/7
24/27 - 9/7 is -25/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
24/27 = 24 × 7/27 × 7 = 168/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
9/7 = 9 × 27/7 × 27 = 243/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/189 - 243/189 = 168 - 243/189 = -75/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/63
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