Subtract 75/35 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2 5/35
40/24 - 75/35 is -10/21.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 24/35 × 24 = 1800/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/840 - 1800/840 = 1400 - 1800/840 = -400/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21
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