Subtract 18/25 from 24/40
24/40 - 18/25 is -3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
18/25 = 18 × 8/25 × 8 = 144/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/200 - 144/200 = 120 - 144/200 = -24/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/25
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