Subtract 18/60 from 3/24
3/24 - 18/60 is -7/40.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 36/120 = 15 - 36/120 = -21/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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