Subtract 9/24 from 40/10, Solve 4 0/10

Subtract 9/24 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 9/24

40/10 - 9/24 is 29/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/120 - 45/120 = 480 - 45/120 = 435/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8

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