Subtract 72/9 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 8 0/9
60/24 - 72/9 is -11/2.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 576/72 = 180 - 576/72 = -396/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2
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