Subtract 15/27 from 7/24
724 - 1527 is -1972.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
724 = 7 × 924 × 9 = 63216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1527 = 15 × 827 × 8 = 120216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63216 - 120216 = 63 - 120216 = -57216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1972
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