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Subtract 9/60 from 32/24

1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 9/60

32/24 - 9/60 is 71/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/120 - 18/120 = 160 - 18/120 = 142/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/60
  6. In mixed form: 111/60

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