Subtract 60/30 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 2 0/30
24/15 - 60/30 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
60/30 = 60 × 1/30 × 1 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/30 - 60/30 = 48 - 60/30 = -12/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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