Subtract 27/5 from 8/24, Solve 8/24

Subtract 27/5 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

8/24 - 27/5 is -76/15.

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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
27/5 = 27 × 24/5 × 24 = 648/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
40/120 - 648/120 = 40 - 648/120 = -608/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/15

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