Subtract 12/24 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 12/24
16/15 - 12/24 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/120 - 60/120 = 128 - 60/120 = 68/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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