Subtract 24/18 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 1 6/18
75/6 - 24/18 is 67/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
75/6 = 75 × 3/6 × 3 = 225/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
24/18 = 24 × 1/18 × 1 = 24/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/18 - 24/18 = 225 - 24/18 = 201/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/6
- In mixed form: 111/6
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