Subtract 20/5 from 18/24
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 4 0/5
18/24 - 20/5 is -13/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 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 5 × 24 = 120,
20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 480/120 = 90 - 480/120 = -390/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4
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