Subtract 24/40 from 3/4
3/4 - 24/40 is 3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
3/4 = 3 × 10/4 × 10 = 30/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
24/40 = 24 × 1/40 × 1 = 24/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/40 - 24/40 = 30 - 24/40 = 6/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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