Subtract 32/24 from 1/15
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 8/24
1/15 - 32/24 is -19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 160/120 = 8 - 160/120 = -152/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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