Subtract 2/5 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2/5
24/6 - 2/5 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
24/6 = 24 × 5/6 × 5 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/30 - 12/30 = 120 - 12/30 = 108/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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