Subtract 20/24 from 40/7
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 20/24
40/7 - 20/24 is 205/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
40/7 = 40 × 24/7 × 24 = 960/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/168 - 140/168 = 960 - 140/168 = 820/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/42
- In mixed form: 437/42
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