Subtract 4/24 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 4/24
75/20 - 4/24 is 43/12.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 6/20 × 6 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/120 - 20/120 = 450 - 20/120 = 430/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
- In mixed form: 37/12
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