Subtract 9/36 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 9/36
24/3 - 9/36 is 31/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
24/3 = 24 × 12/3 × 12 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/36 - 9/36 = 288 - 9/36 = 279/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
- In mixed form: 73/4
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