Subtract 32/9 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 3 5/9
6/24 - 32/9 is -119/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
32/9 = 32 × 8/9 × 8 = 256/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 256/72 = 18 - 256/72 = -238/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/36
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