Subtract 16/9 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 1 7/9
60/24 - 16/9 is 13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 128/72 = 180 - 128/72 = 52/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/18
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