Subtract 27/24 from 3/15
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 3/24
3/15 - 27/24 is -37/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/120 - 135/120 = 24 - 135/120 = -111/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/40
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