Subtract 40/24 from 10/28
1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 1 16/24
10/28 - 40/24 is -55/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
10/28 = 10 × 6/28 × 6 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/168 - 280/168 = 60 - 280/168 = -220/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/42
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