Subtract 5/24 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 5/24
42/15 - 5/24 is 311/120.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/120 - 25/120 = 336 - 25/120 = 311/120 - In mixed form: 271/120
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