Subtract 14/36 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 14/36
60/24 - 14/36 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 28/72 = 180 - 28/72 = 152/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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