Subtract 16/72 from 24/40
24/40 - 16/72 is 17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/360 - 80/360 = 216 - 80/360 = 136/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45
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