Subtract 5/24 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 5/24
40/8 - 5/24 is 115/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/24 - 5/24 = 120 - 5/24 = 115/24 - In mixed form: 419/24
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