Subtract 24/60 from 20/30
20/30 - 24/60 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 24/60 = 40 - 24/60 = 16/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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