Subtract 27/24 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1 3/24
15/10 - 27/24 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
15/10 = 15 × 12/10 × 12 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 135/120 = 180 - 135/120 = 45/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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