Subtract 24/27 from 15/40
15/40 - 24/27 is -37/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
15/40 = 15 × 27/40 × 27 = 405/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
24/27 = 24 × 40/27 × 40 = 960/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1080 - 960/1080 = 405 - 960/1080 = -555/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/72
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