Subtract 2/18 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 2/18
72/24 - 2/18 is 26/9.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 3/24 × 3 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 8/72 = 216 - 8/72 = 208/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/9
- In mixed form: 28/9
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