Subtract 18/24 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 18/24
24/8 - 18/24 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/24 - 18/24 = 72 - 18/24 = 54/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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