Subtract 1/20 from 18/24
18/24 - 1/20 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
1/20 = 1 × 6/20 × 6 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 6/120 = 90 - 6/120 = 84/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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