Subtract 10/24 from 6/15
6/15 - 10/24 is -1/60.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 50/120 = 48 - 50/120 = -2/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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