Subtract 9/21 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 9/21
40/24 - 9/21 is 26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 72/168 = 280 - 72/168 = 208/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
- In mixed form: 15/21
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