Subtract 18/27 from 24/40
24/40 - 18/27 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
24/40 = 24 × 27/40 × 27 = 648/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
18/27 = 18 × 40/27 × 40 = 720/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/1080 - 720/1080 = 648 - 720/1080 = -72/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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