Subtract 49/40 from 1/24
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 9/40
1/24 - 49/40 is -71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/120 - 147/120 = 5 - 147/120 = -142/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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