Subtract 1/24 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1/24
40/15 - 1/24 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 5/120 = 320 - 5/120 = 315/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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