Subtract 16/15 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 1/15
10/24 - 16/15 is -13/20.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/120 - 128/120 = 50 - 128/120 = -78/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20
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