Subtract 36/60 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 36/60
24/9 - 36/60 is 31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/180 - 108/180 = 480 - 108/180 = 372/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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