Subtract 4/40 from 24/27
24/27 - 4/40 is 71/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
24/27 = 24 × 40/27 × 40 = 960/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
4/40 = 4 × 27/40 × 27 = 108/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/1080 - 108/1080 = 960 - 108/1080 = 852/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/90
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