Subtract 9/36 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 9/36
27/24 - 9/36 is 7/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
9/36 = 9 × 2/36 × 2 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/72 - 18/72 = 81 - 18/72 = 63/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8
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