Subtract 72/18 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 4 0/18
7/24 - 72/18 is -89/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
72/18 = 72 × 4/18 × 4 = 288/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/72 - 288/72 = 21 - 288/72 = -267/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/24
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