Subtract 9/12 from 24/60
24/60 - 9/12 is -7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 45/60 = 24 - 45/60 = -21/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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