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Subtract 7/20 from 5/24

5/24 - 7/20 is -17/120.

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,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    7/20 = 7 × 6/20 × 6 = 42/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/120 - 42/120 = 25 - 42/120 = -17/120

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