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Subtract 36/60 from 48/24

1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 36/60

48/24 - 36/60 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/120 - 72/120 = 240 - 72/120 = 168/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  6. In mixed form: 12/5

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