Subtract 36/24 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/24
60/5 - 36/24 is 21/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
60/5 = 60 × 24/5 × 24 = 1440/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/120 - 180/120 = 1440 - 180/120 = 1260/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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