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Subtract 72/24 from 5/9

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 3 0/24

5/9 - 72/24 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    72/24 = 72 × 3/24 × 3 = 216/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/72 - 216/72 = 40 - 216/72 = -176/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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