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Subtract 36/60 from 8/24

8/24 - 36/60 is -4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/120 - 72/120 = 40 - 72/120 = -32/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15

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