Subtract 2/6 from 81/24
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 2/6
81/24 - 2/6 is 73/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
81/24 = 81 × 1/24 × 1 = 81/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/24 - 8/24 = 81 - 8/24 = 73/24 - In mixed form: 31/24
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