Subtract 4/60 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 4/60
24/18 - 4/60 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 12/180 = 240 - 12/180 = 228/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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