Subtract 45/27 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 18/27
15/24 - 45/27 is -25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
15/24 = 15 × 9/24 × 9 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
45/27 = 45 × 8/27 × 8 = 360/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/216 - 360/216 = 135 - 360/216 = -225/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24
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