Subtract 9/8 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 1/8
15/24 - 9/8 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/24 - 27/24 = 15 - 27/24 = -12/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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