Subtract 14/5 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 2 4/5
24/15 - 14/5 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
24/15 = 24 × 1/15 × 1 = 24/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
14/5 = 14 × 3/5 × 3 = 42/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/15 - 42/15 = 24 - 42/15 = -18/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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