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Subtract 9/24 from 75/5

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 9/24

75/5 - 9/24 is 117/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    75/5 = 75 × 24/5 × 24 = 1800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/120 - 45/120 = 1800 - 45/120 = 1755/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/8
  6. In mixed form: 145/8

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