Subtract 40/24 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 16/24
2/27 - 40/24 is -43/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/216 - 360/216 = 16 - 360/216 = -344/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/27
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