Subtract 16/45 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 16/45
40/24 - 16/45 is 59/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/360 - 128/360 = 600 - 128/360 = 472/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/45
- In mixed form: 114/45
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