Subtract 24/18 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 6/18
5/4 - 24/18 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
5/4 = 5 × 9/4 × 9 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
24/18 = 24 × 2/18 × 2 = 48/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/36 - 48/36 = 45 - 48/36 = -3/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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