Subtract 2/20 from 1/24
1/24 - 2/20 is -7/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/120 - 12/120 = 5 - 12/120 = -7/120
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