Subtract 40/36 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 4/36
2/24 - 40/36 is -37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
40/36 = 40 × 2/36 × 2 = 80/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 80/72 = 6 - 80/72 = -74/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/36
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