Subtract 1/24 from 5/60
5/60 - 1/24 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 5/120 = 10 - 5/120 = 5/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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