Subtract 15/27 from 18/24
18/24 - 15/27 is 7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/216 - 120/216 = 162 - 120/216 = 42/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/36
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