Answers

Subtract 84/40 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

24/12 - 84/40 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   24/12 = 24 × 10/12 × 10 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/120 - 252/120 = 240 - 252/120 = -12/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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