Subtract 24/6 from 81/24
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 4 0/6
81/24 - 24/6 is -5/8.
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,
24/6 = 24 × 4/6 × 4 = 96/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/24 - 96/24 = 81 - 96/24 = -15/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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