Subtract 72/8 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 9 0/8
24/6 - 72/8 is -5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
24/6 = 24 × 4/6 × 4 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/24 - 216/24 = 96 - 216/24 = -120/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1
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