Subtract 18/24 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 18/24
9/5 - 18/24 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
9/5 = 9 × 24/5 × 24 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/120 - 90/120 = 216 - 90/120 = 126/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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