Subtract 18/24 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 18/24
40/15 - 18/24 is 23/12.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 90/120 = 320 - 90/120 = 230/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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