Subtract 15/24 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 15/24
42/15 - 15/24 is 87/40.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/120 - 75/120 = 336 - 75/120 = 261/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/40
- In mixed form: 27/40
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