Subtract 28/24 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 4/24
40/8 - 28/24 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
40/8 = 40 × 3/8 × 3 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/24 - 28/24 = 120 - 28/24 = 92/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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