Subtract 9/24 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 9/24
20/4 - 9/24 is 37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
20/4 = 20 × 6/4 × 6 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/24 - 9/24 = 120 - 9/24 = 111/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
- In mixed form: 45/8
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