Subtract 15/48 from 7/24
7/24 - 15/48 is -1/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
7/24 = 7 × 2/24 × 2 = 14/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/48 - 15/48 = 14 - 15/48 = -1/48
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