Subtract 40/50 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 40/50
24/15 - 40/50 is 4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
24/15 = 24 × 10/15 × 10 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/150 - 120/150 = 240 - 120/150 = 120/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5
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