Subtract 9/24 from 24/5, Solve 4 4/5

Subtract 9/24 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 9/24

24/5 - 9/24 is 177/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
24/5 = 24 × 24/5 × 24 = 576/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
576/120 - 45/120 = 576 - 45/120 = 531/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/40
In mixed form: 417/40

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