Subtract 6/60 from 21/24
21/24 - 6/60 is 31/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/120 - 12/120 = 105 - 12/120 = 93/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/40
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