Subtract 32/84 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 32/84
24/9 - 32/84 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
32/84 = 32 × 3/84 × 3 = 96/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/252 - 96/252 = 672 - 96/252 = 576/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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