Subtract 6/7 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 6/7
60/24 - 6/7 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 144/168 = 420 - 144/168 = 276/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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