Subtract 7/24 from 6/36
6/36 - 7/24 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 21/72 = 12 - 21/72 = -9/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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