Subtract 3/72 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 3/72
24/9 - 3/72 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
24/9 = 24 × 8/9 × 8 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/72 - 3/72 = 192 - 3/72 = 189/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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