Subtract 35/24 from 20/5, Solve 4 0/5

Subtract 35/24 from 20/5

1^st number: 4 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

20/5 - 35/24 is 61/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/120 - 175/120 = 480 - 175/120 = 305/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24

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