Subtract 14/32 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 14/32
40/24 - 14/32 is 59/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
40/24 = 40 × 4/24 × 4 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/96 - 42/96 = 160 - 42/96 = 118/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
- In mixed form: 111/48
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