Subtract 7/72 from 9/24
9/24 - 7/72 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/72 - 7/72 = 27 - 7/72 = 20/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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