Subtract 7/24 from 84/15
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 7/24
84/15 - 7/24 is 637/120.
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,
84/15 = 84 × 8/15 × 8 = 672/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/120 - 35/120 = 672 - 35/120 = 637/120 - In mixed form: 537/120
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