Subtract 21/15 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 6/15
2/24 - 21/15 is -79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
21/15 = 21 × 8/15 × 8 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 168/120 = 10 - 168/120 = -158/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/60
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