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Subtract 7/24 from 3/20

3/20 - 7/24 is -17/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    3/20 = 3 × 6/20 × 6 = 18/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/120 - 35/120 = 18 - 35/120 = -17/120

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