Subtract 7/40 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 7/40
36/24 - 7/40 is 53/40.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 21/120 = 180 - 21/120 = 159/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/40
- In mixed form: 113/40
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