Subtract 10/40 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 10/40
45/24 - 10/40 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 30/120 = 225 - 30/120 = 195/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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