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Subtract 18/24 from 40/10

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 18/24

40/10 - 18/24 is 13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/120 - 90/120 = 480 - 90/120 = 390/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
  6. In mixed form: 31/4

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