Subtract 24/9 from 84/48
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 2 6/9
84/48 - 24/9 is -11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/144 - 384/144 = 252 - 384/144 = -132/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12
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