Subtract 16/24 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 16/24
21/20 - 16/24 is 23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
21/20 = 21 × 6/20 × 6 = 126/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/120 - 80/120 = 126 - 80/120 = 46/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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