Subtract 16/15 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 1/15
6/24 - 16/15 is -49/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 128/120 = 30 - 128/120 = -98/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/60
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