Subtract 1/24 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/24
84/36 - 1/24 is 55/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
84/36 = 84 × 2/36 × 2 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 3/72 = 168 - 3/72 = 165/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/24
- In mixed form: 27/24
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