Subtract 40/70 from 25/24
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 40/70
25/24 - 40/70 is 79/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
40/70 = 40 × 12/70 × 12 = 480/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/840 - 480/840 = 875 - 480/840 = 395/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/168
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