Subtract 9/24 from 3/72
3/72 - 9/24 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 27/72 = 3 - 27/72 = -24/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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