Subtract 15/24 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 15/24
5/4 - 15/24 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
5/4 = 5 × 6/4 × 6 = 30/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/24 - 15/24 = 30 - 15/24 = 15/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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