Subtract 24/40 from 14/42
14/42 - 24/40 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
14/42 = 14 × 20/42 × 20 = 280/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/840 - 504/840 = 280 - 504/840 = -224/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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