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Subtract 30/9 from 5/24

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 3 3/9

5/24 - 30/9 is -25/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    30/9 = 30 × 8/9 × 8 = 240/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/72 - 240/72 = 15 - 240/72 = -225/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/8

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