Subtract 15/24 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 15/24
40/12 - 15/24 is 65/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/24 - 15/24 = 80 - 15/24 = 65/24 - In mixed form: 217/24
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