Subtract 84/24 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 3 12/24
6/60 - 84/24 is -17/5.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/120 - 420/120 = 12 - 420/120 = -408/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5
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