Subtract 14/9 from 81/24
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 1 5/9
81/24 - 14/9 is 131/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
81/24 = 81 × 3/24 × 3 = 243/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/72 - 112/72 = 243 - 112/72 = 131/72 - In mixed form: 159/72
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