Subtract 63/24 from 8/5, Solve 1 3/5

Subtract 63/24 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

8/5 - 63/24 is -41/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/120 - 315/120 = 192 - 315/120 = -123/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40

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