Subtract 21/60 from 12/24
12/24 - 21/60 is 3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
21/60 = 21 × 2/60 × 2 = 42/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 42/120 = 60 - 42/120 = 18/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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