Subtract 8/24 from 5/9
5/9 - 8/24 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/72 - 24/72 = 40 - 24/72 = 16/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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