Subtract 15/24 from 2/20
2/20 - 15/24 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/120 - 75/120 = 12 - 75/120 = -63/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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