Subtract 32/24 from 15/30
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 1 8/24
15/30 - 32/24 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 160/120 = 60 - 160/120 = -100/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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