Subtract 6/15 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 6/15
40/24 - 6/15 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 48/120 = 200 - 48/120 = 152/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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