Subtract 8/5 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 3/5
6/24 - 8/5 is -27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 192/120 = 30 - 192/120 = -162/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20
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