Subtract 15/24 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 15/24
54/20 - 15/24 is 83/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
54/20 = 54 × 6/20 × 6 = 324/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/120 - 75/120 = 324 - 75/120 = 249/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/40
- In mixed form: 23/40
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