Subtract 24/18 from 3/72
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 1 6/18
3/72 - 24/18 is -31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
24/18 = 24 × 4/18 × 4 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 96/72 = 3 - 96/72 = -93/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24
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