SOLUTION: Can you please explain this math problem. 24(3/4-1/6)

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Question 767244: Can you please explain this math problem.
24(3/4-1/6)
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24(3/4 - 1/6)
= 24(3/4 - 4/24) {got a common denominator of 24 inside parentheses}
= 24(-1/24) {subtracted}
= -1 {multiplied}

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