Subtract 70/28 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2 14/28
40/24 - 70/28 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
70/28 = 70 × 6/28 × 6 = 420/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 420/168 = 280 - 420/168 = -140/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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