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Subtract 1/20 from 2/24

2/24 - 1/20 is 1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    1/20 = 1 × 6/20 × 6 = 6/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/120 - 6/120 = 10 - 6/120 = 4/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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