Subtract 24/36 from 40/75
40/75 - 24/36 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/900 - 600/900 = 480 - 600/900 = -120/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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