Subtract 40/15 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 2 10/15
15/24 - 40/15 is -49/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 320/120 = 75 - 320/120 = -245/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/24
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