Subtract 40/24 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 16/24
15/2 - 40/24 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
15/2 = 15 × 12/2 × 12 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
40/24 = 40 × 1/24 × 1 = 40/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 40/24 = 180 - 40/24 = 140/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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