Subtract 6/24 from 15/5, Solve 3 0/5

Subtract 6/24 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 6/24

15/5 - 6/24 is 11/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 30/120 = 360 - 30/120 = 330/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4

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