Subtract 24/60 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 24/60
30/9 - 24/60 is 44/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/180 - 72/180 = 600 - 72/180 = 528/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/15
- In mixed form: 214/15
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