Subtract 56/24 from 25/60
1st number: 25/60, 2nd number: 2 8/24
25/60 - 56/24 is -23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
25/60 = 25 × 2/60 × 2 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/120 - 280/120 = 50 - 280/120 = -230/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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