Subtract 2/5 from 24/72
24/72 - 2/5 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/360 - 144/360 = 120 - 144/360 = -24/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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