Subtract 24/9 from 15/28
1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 2 6/9
15/28 - 24/9 is -179/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/252 - 672/252 = 135 - 672/252 = -537/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/84
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