Subtract 24/60 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 24/60
12/9 - 24/60 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 72/180 = 240 - 72/180 = 168/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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