Subtract 2/60 from 5/24
5/24 - 2/60 is 7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/120 - 4/120 = 25 - 4/120 = 21/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40
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