Subtract 15/24 from 24/35
24/35 - 15/24 is 17/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/840 - 525/840 = 576 - 525/840 = 51/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/280
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