Subtract 1/24 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1/24
20/3 - 1/24 is 53/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/24 - 1/24 = 160 - 1/24 = 159/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/8
- In mixed form: 65/8
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