Subtract 80/24 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 3 8/24
18/15 - 80/24 is -32/15.
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,
18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 400/120 = 144 - 400/120 = -256/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/15
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