Subtract 72/24 from 9/60
1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 3 0/24
9/60 - 72/24 is -57/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/120 - 360/120 = 18 - 360/120 = -342/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/20
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