Subtract 24/20 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 4/20
10/12 - 24/20 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/60 - 72/60 = 50 - 72/60 = -22/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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