Subtract 40/27 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 13/27
30/24 - 40/27 is -25/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
30/24 = 30 × 9/24 × 9 = 270/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/216 - 320/216 = 270 - 320/216 = -50/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/108
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