Subtract 1/5 from 8/24
8/24 - 1/5 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/120 - 24/120 = 40 - 24/120 = 16/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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