Subtract 15/24 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 15/24
27/9 - 15/24 is 19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
27/9 = 27 × 8/9 × 8 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 45/72 = 216 - 45/72 = 171/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
- In mixed form: 23/8
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