Subtract 24/36 from 7/24
7/24 - 24/36 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
24/36 = 24 × 2/36 × 2 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/72 - 48/72 = 21 - 48/72 = -27/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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