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Subtract 5/20 from 35/24

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 5/20

35/24 - 5/20 is 29/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    5/20 = 5 × 6/20 × 6 = 30/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/120 - 30/120 = 175 - 30/120 = 145/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
  6. In mixed form: 15/24

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