Subtract 18/24 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 18/24
40/30 - 18/24 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 90/120 = 160 - 90/120 = 70/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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