Subtract 15/24 from 4/75
4/75 - 15/24 is -343/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
4/75 = 4 × 8/75 × 8 = 32/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/600 - 375/600 = 32 - 375/600 = -343/600
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