Subtract 84/36 from 8/24
1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 2 12/36
8/24 - 84/36 is -2/1.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 2/36 × 2 = 168/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/72 - 168/72 = 24 - 168/72 = -144/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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