Subtract 40/10 from 24/28
1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 4 0/10
24/28 - 40/10 is -22/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
40/10 = 40 × 14/10 × 14 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/140 - 560/140 = 120 - 560/140 = -440/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/7
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