Subtract 36/24 from 8/9
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 12/24
8/9 - 36/24 is -11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
36/24 = 36 × 3/24 × 3 = 108/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/72 - 108/72 = 64 - 108/72 = -44/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18
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