Subtract 54/40 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 14/40
10/24 - 54/40 is -14/15.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/120 - 162/120 = 50 - 162/120 = -112/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
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