Subtract 81/60 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 21/60
6/24 - 81/60 is -11/10.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
81/60 = 81 × 2/60 × 2 = 162/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 162/120 = 30 - 162/120 = -132/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10
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