Answers

Subtract 54/35 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

40/24 - 54/35 is 13/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   54/35 = 54 × 24/35 × 24 = 1296/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/840 - 1296/840 = 1400 - 1296/840 = 104/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/105

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁰/₂₄-⁵⁴/₃₅ ⁴⁰/₄₈-⁵⁴/₃₅ ⁴⁰/₂₄-⁵⁴/₇₀ ⁴⁰/₇₂-⁵⁴/₃₅

Subtract Fractions Calculator