Subtract 1/40 from 18/24
18/24 - 1/40 is 29/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 3/120 = 90 - 3/120 = 87/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/40
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