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Subtract 3/24 from 35/40

35/40 - 3/24 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/120 - 15/120 = 105 - 15/120 = 90/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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