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Subtract 24/20 from 4/6

1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 1 4/20

4/6 - 24/20 is -8/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/60 - 72/60 = 40 - 72/60 = -32/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15

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