Answers

Subtract 40/24 from 27/15

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

27/15 - 40/24 is 2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   27/15 = 27 × 8/15 × 8 = 216/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/120 - 200/120 = 216 - 200/120 = 16/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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