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Subtract 9/24 from 75/60

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 9/24

75/60 - 9/24 is 7/8.

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,
    75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/120 - 45/120 = 150 - 45/120 = 105/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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