Subtract 16/40 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 16/40
24/15 - 16/40 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
24/15 = 24 × 8/15 × 8 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/120 - 48/120 = 192 - 48/120 = 144/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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