Subtract 27/5 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 5 2/5
72/24 - 27/5 is -12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
27/5 = 27 × 24/5 × 24 = 648/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 648/120 = 360 - 648/120 = -288/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/5
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