Subtract 24/60 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 24/60
14/4 - 24/60 is 31/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 24/60 = 210 - 24/60 = 186/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
- In mixed form: 31/10
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