Subtract 27/36 from 8/24
8/24 - 27/36 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/72 - 54/72 = 24 - 54/72 = -30/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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