Subtract 12/60 from 14/24
14/24 - 12/60 is 23/60.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/120 - 24/120 = 70 - 24/120 = 46/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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