Subtract 6/24 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 6/24
9/5 - 6/24 is 31/20.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/120 - 30/120 = 216 - 30/120 = 186/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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