Subtract 2/9 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 2/9
72/24 - 2/9 is 25/9.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 3/24 × 3 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 16/72 = 216 - 16/72 = 200/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
- In mixed form: 27/9
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