Subtract 5/20 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 5/20
75/24 - 5/20 is 23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
5/20 = 5 × 6/20 × 6 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/120 - 30/120 = 375 - 30/120 = 345/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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