Subtract 2/24 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 2/24
80/15 - 2/24 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
80/15 = 80 × 8/15 × 8 = 640/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/120 - 10/120 = 640 - 10/120 = 630/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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