Subtract 10/60 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 10/60
30/24 - 10/60 is 13/12.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 20/120 = 150 - 20/120 = 130/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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