Subtract 27/24 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 3/24
32/15 - 27/24 is 121/120.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/120 - 135/120 = 256 - 135/120 = 121/120 - In mixed form: 11/120
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