Subtract 24/40 from 15/42
15/42 - 24/40 is -17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
15/42 = 15 × 20/42 × 20 = 300/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/840 - 504/840 = 300 - 504/840 = -204/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70
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