Subtract 35/6 from 24/40
1st number: 24/40, 2nd number: 5 5/6
24/40 - 35/6 is -157/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
35/6 = 35 × 20/6 × 20 = 700/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 700/120 = 72 - 700/120 = -628/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/30
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