Subtract 27/15 from 8/24
1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 1 12/15
8/24 - 27/15 is -22/15.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
27/15 = 27 × 8/15 × 8 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/120 - 216/120 = 40 - 216/120 = -176/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15
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