Subtract 24/36 from 4/8
4/8 - 24/36 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
24/36 = 24 × 2/36 × 2 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 48/72 = 36 - 48/72 = -12/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/8-48/36 4/16-24/36 4/8-24/72 12/8-24/36 4/8-72/36 4/24-24/36 20/8-24/36 4/40-24/36 28/8-24/36 4/56-24/36