Subtract 96/9 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 10 6/9
24/15 - 96/9 is -136/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
24/15 = 24 × 3/15 × 3 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
96/9 = 96 × 5/9 × 5 = 480/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/45 - 480/45 = 72 - 480/45 = -408/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/15
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