Subtract 27/3 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 9 0/3
24/4 - 27/3 is -3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
24/4 = 24 × 3/4 × 3 = 72/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
27/3 = 27 × 4/3 × 4 = 108/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/12 - 108/12 = 72 - 108/12 = -36/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1
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