Subtract 42/24 from 12/40
1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 18/24
12/40 - 42/24 is -29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/120 - 210/120 = 36 - 210/120 = -174/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/20
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