Subtract 36/9 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 4 0/9
15/24 - 36/9 is -27/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
36/9 = 36 × 8/9 × 8 = 288/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/72 - 288/72 = 45 - 288/72 = -243/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/8
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