Subtract 15/18 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 15/18
60/24 - 15/18 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 60/72 = 180 - 60/72 = 120/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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