Subtract 42/40 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 2/40
30/24 - 42/40 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 126/120 = 150 - 126/120 = 24/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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