Subtract 80/60 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 20/60
7/24 - 80/60 is -25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
80/60 = 80 × 2/60 × 2 = 160/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/120 - 160/120 = 35 - 160/120 = -125/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24
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