Subtract 40/5 from 12/24
1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 8 0/5
12/24 - 40/5 is -15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
40/5 = 40 × 24/5 × 24 = 960/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 960/120 = 60 - 960/120 = -900/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2
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