Subtract 75/18 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 4 3/18
40/24 - 75/18 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
75/18 = 75 × 4/18 × 4 = 300/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 300/72 = 120 - 300/72 = -180/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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