Subtract 7/24 from 1/15
1/15 - 7/24 is -9/40.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 35/120 = 8 - 35/120 = -27/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40
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