Subtract 24/8 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 3 0/8
6/3 - 24/8 is -1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
6/3 = 6 × 8/3 × 8 = 48/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/24 - 72/24 = 48 - 72/24 = -24/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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