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Subtract 3/24 from 7/60

7/60 - 3/24 is -1/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/120 - 15/120 = 14 - 15/120 = -1/120

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