Subtract 15/5 from 24/48
1st number: 24/48, 2nd number: 3 0/5
24/48 - 15/5 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
15/5 = 15 × 48/5 × 48 = 720/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/240 - 720/240 = 120 - 720/240 = -600/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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