Subtract 24/48 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 24/48
60/6 - 24/48 is 19/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
60/6 = 60 × 8/6 × 8 = 480/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
24/48 = 24 × 1/48 × 1 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/48 - 24/48 = 480 - 24/48 = 456/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
- In mixed form: 91/2
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