Subtract 48/54 from 15/24, Solve 15/24

Subtract 48/54 from 15/24

15/24 - 48/54 is -19/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 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 54 × 4 = 216,
48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
135/216 - 192/216 = 135 - 192/216 = -57/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/72

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