Subtract 84/24 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 3 12/24
24/15 - 84/24 is -19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
24/15 = 24 × 8/15 × 8 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/120 - 420/120 = 192 - 420/120 = -228/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10
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