Subtract 3/24 from 32/60
32/60 - 3/24 is 49/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/120 - 15/120 = 64 - 15/120 = 49/120
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