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Subtract 9/24 from 24/3

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 9/24

24/3 - 9/24 is 61/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    24/3 = 24 × 8/3 × 8 = 192/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/24 - 9/24 = 192 - 9/24 = 183/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/8
  6. In mixed form: 75/8

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