Subtract 15/24 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 15/24
60/18 - 15/24 is 65/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/72 - 45/72 = 240 - 45/72 = 195/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/24
- In mixed form: 217/24
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