Subtract 5/15 from 4/24
4/24 - 5/15 is -1/6.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/120 - 40/120 = 20 - 40/120 = -20/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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