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Subtract 5/24 from 8/20

8/20 - 5/24 is 23/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/120 - 25/120 = 48 - 25/120 = 23/120

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