Subtract 2/24 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 2/24
84/20 - 2/24 is 247/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
84/20 = 84 × 6/20 × 6 = 504/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/120 - 10/120 = 504 - 10/120 = 494/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/60
- In mixed form: 47/60
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