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Subtract 16/15 from 9/24

1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 1 1/15

9/24 - 16/15 is -83/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/120 - 128/120 = 45 - 128/120 = -83/120

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