Subtract 1/24 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1/24
24/3 - 1/24 is 191/24.
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,
24/3 = 24 × 8/3 × 8 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/24 - 1/24 = 192 - 1/24 = 191/24 - In mixed form: 723/24
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