Subtract 15/24 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 15/24
27/10 - 15/24 is 83/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
27/10 = 27 × 12/10 × 12 = 324/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/120 - 75/120 = 324 - 75/120 = 249/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/40
- In mixed form: 23/40
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