Subtract 15/24 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 15/24
24/3 - 15/24 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
24/3 = 24 × 8/3 × 8 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/24 - 15/24 = 192 - 15/24 = 177/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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