Subtract 9/7 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 2/7
24/9 - 9/7 is 29/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
9/7 = 9 × 9/7 × 9 = 81/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/63 - 81/63 = 168 - 81/63 = 87/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/21
- In mixed form: 18/21
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