Subtract 9/24 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 9/24
72/36 - 9/24 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
72/36 = 72 × 2/36 × 2 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 27/72 = 144 - 27/72 = 117/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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