Subtract 15/24 from 2/9
2/9 - 15/24 is -29/72.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/72 - 45/72 = 16 - 45/72 = -29/72
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