Subtract 21/25 from 24/60
24/60 - 21/25 is -11/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
24/60 = 24 × 5/60 × 5 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
21/25 = 21 × 12/25 × 12 = 252/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/300 - 252/300 = 120 - 252/300 = -132/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/25
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