Subtract 15/24 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 15/24
40/4 - 15/24 is 75/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
40/4 = 40 × 6/4 × 6 = 240/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/24 - 15/24 = 240 - 15/24 = 225/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/8
- In mixed form: 93/8
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