Subtract 24/7 from 15/72
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 3 3/7
15/72 - 24/7 is -541/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
24/7 = 24 × 72/7 × 72 = 1728/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/504 - 1728/504 = 105 - 1728/504 = -1623/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -541/168
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