Subtract 7/24 from 15/30
15/30 - 7/24 is 5/24.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 35/120 = 60 - 35/120 = 25/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 15/30-14/24 15/60-7/24 15/30-7/48 45/30-7/24 15/30-21/24 15/90-7/24 15/30-7/72 75/30-7/24 15/30-35/24 15/30-49/24