Subtract 16/40 from 24/75
24/75 - 16/40 is -2/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
24/75 = 24 × 8/75 × 8 = 192/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
16/40 = 16 × 15/40 × 15 = 240/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/600 - 240/600 = 192 - 240/600 = -48/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/25
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