Subtract 2/35 from 24/40
24/40 - 2/35 is 19/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/280 - 16/280 = 168 - 16/280 = 152/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/35
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