Subtract 40/24 from 3/7
1st number: 3/7, 2nd number: 1 16/24
3/7 - 40/24 is -26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/168 - 280/168 = 72 - 280/168 = -208/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/21
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