Subtract 36/9 from 24/60
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 4 0/9
24/60 - 36/9 is -18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
36/9 = 36 × 20/9 × 20 = 720/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 720/180 = 72 - 720/180 = -648/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5
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