Subtract 40/25 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 1 15/25
24/4 - 40/25 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
24/4 = 24 × 25/4 × 25 = 600/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
40/25 = 40 × 4/25 × 4 = 160/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/100 - 160/100 = 600 - 160/100 = 440/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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