Subtract 80/60 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 1 20/60
28/24 - 80/60 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
80/60 = 80 × 2/60 × 2 = 160/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/120 - 160/120 = 140 - 160/120 = -20/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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