Subtract 27/24 from 3/5
1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 3/24
3/5 - 27/24 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
3/5 = 3 × 24/5 × 24 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 135/120 = 72 - 135/120 = -63/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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