Subtract 5/6 from 6/24
6/24 - 5/6 is -7/12.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
5/6 = 5 × 4/6 × 4 = 20/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/24 - 20/24 = 6 - 20/24 = -14/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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