Subtract 4/24 from 2/40
2/40 - 4/24 is -7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/120 - 20/120 = 6 - 20/120 = -14/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60
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