Subtract 48/24 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 2 0/24
6/20 - 48/24 is -17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
6/20 = 6 × 6/20 × 6 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/120 - 240/120 = 36 - 240/120 = -204/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/10
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