Subtract 7/35 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 7/35
40/24 - 7/35 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/840 - 168/840 = 1400 - 168/840 = 1232/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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