Subtract 84/24 from 2/15, Solve 2/15

Subtract 84/24 from 2/15

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

2/15 - 84/24 is -101/30.

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,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
16/120 - 420/120 = 16 - 420/120 = -404/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/30

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