Subtract 84/24 from 1/5
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 3 12/24
1/5 - 84/24 is -33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/120 - 420/120 = 24 - 420/120 = -396/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/10
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