Subtract 24/60 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 24/60
14/5 - 24/60 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 24/60 = 168 - 24/60 = 144/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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