Subtract 1/75 from 24/20
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1/75
24/20 - 1/75 is 89/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
24/20 = 24 × 15/20 × 15 = 360/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/300 - 4/300 = 360 - 4/300 = 356/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/75
- In mixed form: 114/75
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