Subtract 7/24 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 7/24
42/15 - 7/24 is 301/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/120 - 35/120 = 336 - 35/120 = 301/120 - In mixed form: 261/120
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