Subtract 21/24 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 21/24
40/2 - 21/24 is 153/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
40/2 = 40 × 12/2 × 12 = 480/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/24 - 21/24 = 480 - 21/24 = 459/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/8
- In mixed form: 191/8
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