Subtract 24/40 from 48/24
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 24/40
48/24 - 24/40 is 7/5.
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,
48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 72/120 = 240 - 72/120 = 168/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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