Subtract 40/30 from 24/28
1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 1 10/30
24/28 - 40/30 is -10/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
40/30 = 40 × 14/30 × 14 = 560/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/420 - 560/420 = 360 - 560/420 = -200/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21
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