Subtract 30/24 from 15/20
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 6/24
15/20 - 30/24 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 150/120 = 90 - 150/120 = -60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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