Subtract 8/24 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 8/24
40/20 - 8/24 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
40/20 = 40 × 6/20 × 6 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 40/120 = 240 - 40/120 = 200/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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