Subtract 54/24 from 1/15
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 2 6/24
1/15 - 54/24 is -131/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 270/120 = 8 - 270/120 = -262/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/60
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