Subtract 2/9 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/9
75/24 - 2/9 is 209/72.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/72 - 16/72 = 225 - 16/72 = 209/72 - In mixed form: 265/72
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