Subtract 15/40 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 15/40
49/24 - 15/40 is 5/3.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/120 - 45/120 = 245 - 45/120 = 200/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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