Subtract 42/24 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/15 - 42/24 is -97/60.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/120 - 210/120 = 16 - 210/120 = -194/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/60
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