Subtract 18/24 from 3/36
3/36 - 18/24 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 54/72 = 6 - 54/72 = -48/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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