Subtract 5/24 from 6/20
6/20 - 5/24 is 11/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
6/20 = 6 × 6/20 × 6 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/120 - 25/120 = 36 - 25/120 = 11/120
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