Subtract 8/24 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 8/24
27/20 - 8/24 is 61/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
27/20 = 27 × 6/20 × 6 = 162/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/120 - 40/120 = 162 - 40/120 = 122/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
- In mixed form: 11/60
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