Subtract 2/24 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2/24
40/5 - 2/24 is 95/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
40/5 = 40 × 24/5 × 24 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/120 - 10/120 = 960 - 10/120 = 950/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/12
- In mixed form: 711/12
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