Subtract 15/40 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 15/40
40/15 - 15/40 is 55/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 45/120 = 320 - 45/120 = 275/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/24
- In mixed form: 27/24
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