Subtract 9/75 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 9/75
24/15 - 9/75 is 37/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
24/15 = 24 × 5/15 × 5 = 120/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
9/75 = 9 × 1/75 × 1 = 9/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/75 - 9/75 = 120 - 9/75 = 111/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/25
- In mixed form: 112/25
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