Subtract 14/60 from 18/24
18/24 - 14/60 is 31/60.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 28/120 = 90 - 28/120 = 62/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/60
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