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