Subtract 24/40 from 12/18
12/18 - 24/40 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
12/18 = 12 × 20/18 × 20 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/360 - 216/360 = 240 - 216/360 = 24/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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