Subtract 24/42 from 35/40
35/40 - 24/42 is 17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
35/40 = 35 × 21/40 × 21 = 735/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
24/42 = 24 × 20/42 × 20 = 480/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/840 - 480/840 = 735 - 480/840 = 255/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/56
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