Subtract 32/6 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 5 2/6
5/24 - 32/6 is -41/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
32/6 = 32 × 4/6 × 4 = 128/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/24 - 128/24 = 5 - 128/24 = -123/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/8
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