Subtract 10/60 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 10/60
24/3 - 10/60 is 47/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
24/3 = 24 × 20/3 × 20 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/60 - 10/60 = 480 - 10/60 = 470/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
- In mixed form: 75/6
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