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Subtract 96/18 from 3/24

1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 5 6/18

3/24 - 96/18 is -125/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    96/18 = 96 × 4/18 × 4 = 384/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/72 - 384/72 = 9 - 384/72 = -375/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/24

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