Subtract 45/8 from 24/60
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 5 5/8
24/60 - 45/8 is -209/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 675/120 = 48 - 675/120 = -627/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/40
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