Subtract 8/7 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 1/7
15/24 - 8/7 is -29/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
8/7 = 8 × 24/7 × 24 = 192/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/168 - 192/168 = 105 - 192/168 = -87/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/56
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