Subtract 36/24 from 14/15
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 1 12/24
14/15 - 36/24 is -17/30.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/120 - 180/120 = 112 - 180/120 = -68/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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