Subtract 27/25 from 24/60
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 2/25
24/60 - 27/25 is -17/25.
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,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/300 - 324/300 = 120 - 324/300 = -204/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/25
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