Subtract 80/9 from 4/24
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 8 8/9
4/24 - 80/9 is -157/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
80/9 = 80 × 8/9 × 8 = 640/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 640/72 = 12 - 640/72 = -628/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/18
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