Subtract 2/32 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/32
40/24 - 2/32 is 77/48.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/96 - 6/96 = 160 - 6/96 = 154/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/48
- In mixed form: 129/48
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