Subtract 21/60 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 21/60
32/24 - 21/60 is 59/60.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
21/60 = 21 × 2/60 × 2 = 42/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 42/120 = 160 - 42/120 = 118/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/60
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