Subtract 40/24 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 16/24
14/5 - 40/24 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
14/5 = 14 × 24/5 × 24 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/120 - 200/120 = 336 - 200/120 = 136/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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