Subtract 4/20 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 4/20
24/18 - 4/20 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
24/18 = 24 × 10/18 × 10 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 36/180 = 240 - 36/180 = 204/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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