Subtract 40/24 from 30/64
1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 1 16/24
30/64 - 40/24 is -115/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
40/24 = 40 × 8/24 × 8 = 320/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/192 - 320/192 = 90 - 320/192 = -230/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/96
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