Subtract 35/60 from 24/25
24/25 - 35/60 is 113/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/300 - 175/300 = 288 - 175/300 = 113/300
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