Subtract 24/40 from 28/48
28/48 - 24/40 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
24/40 = 24 × 6/40 × 6 = 144/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/240 - 144/240 = 140 - 144/240 = -4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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