Subtract 24/60 from 96/9
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 24/60
96/9 - 24/60 is 154/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
96/9 = 96 × 20/9 × 20 = 1920/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/180 - 72/180 = 1920 - 72/180 = 1848/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 154/15
- In mixed form: 104/15
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