Subtract 21/20 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 1/20
15/24 - 21/20 is -17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
21/20 = 21 × 6/20 × 6 = 126/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 126/120 = 75 - 126/120 = -51/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/40
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