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Subtract 9/40 from 2/24

2/24 - 9/40 is -17/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/120 - 27/120 = 10 - 27/120 = -17/120

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