Subtract 20/24 from 5/40
5/40 - 20/24 is -17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 100/120 = 15 - 100/120 = -85/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24
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