Subtract 36/40 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 36/40
24/3 - 36/40 is 71/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
24/3 = 24 × 40/3 × 40 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/120 - 108/120 = 960 - 108/120 = 852/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/10
- In mixed form: 71/10
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