Subtract 96/18 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 5 6/18
75/24 - 96/18 is -53/24.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
96/18 = 96 × 4/18 × 4 = 384/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/72 - 384/72 = 225 - 384/72 = -159/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/24
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