Subtract 54/15 from 1/24
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 3 9/15
1/24 - 54/15 is -427/120.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/120 - 432/120 = 5 - 432/120 = -427/120
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