Subtract 5/24 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 5/24
35/20 - 5/24 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
35/20 = 35 × 6/20 × 6 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/120 - 25/120 = 210 - 25/120 = 185/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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