Subtract 32/5 from 3/24, Solve 3/24

Subtract 32/5 from 3/24

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

3/24 - 32/5 is -251/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 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 5 × 24 = 120,
32/5 = 32 × 24/5 × 24 = 768/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 768/120 = 15 - 768/120 = -753/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/40

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