Subtract 40/12 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 3 4/12
35/24 - 40/12 is -15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/24 - 80/24 = 35 - 80/24 = -45/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8
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