Subtract 4/24 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 4/24
15/9 - 4/24 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 12/72 = 120 - 12/72 = 108/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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