Subtract 24/7 from 24/60
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 3 3/7
24/60 - 24/7 is -106/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
24/7 = 24 × 60/7 × 60 = 1440/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/420 - 1440/420 = 168 - 1440/420 = -1272/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/35
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