Subtract 27/42 from 24/40
24/40 - 27/42 is -3/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
27/42 = 27 × 20/42 × 20 = 540/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/840 - 540/840 = 504 - 540/840 = -36/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/70
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