Subtract 4/24 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 4/24
40/14 - 4/24 is 113/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
40/14 = 40 × 12/14 × 12 = 480/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/168 - 28/168 = 480 - 28/168 = 452/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/42
- In mixed form: 229/42
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