Subtract 4/9 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 4/9
28/24 - 4/9 is 13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/72 - 32/72 = 84 - 32/72 = 52/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/18
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