Subtract 60/80 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 60/80
24/9 - 60/80 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
24/9 = 24 × 80/9 × 80 = 1920/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/720 - 540/720 = 1920 - 540/720 = 1380/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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