Subtract 24/9 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 6/9
35/8 - 24/9 is 41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
24/9 = 24 × 8/9 × 8 = 192/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/72 - 192/72 = 315 - 192/72 = 123/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
- In mixed form: 117/24
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