Subtract 32/20 from 4/24
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 1 12/20
4/24 - 32/20 is -43/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
32/20 = 32 × 6/20 × 6 = 192/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/120 - 192/120 = 20 - 192/120 = -172/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30
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