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Subtract 24/6 from 5/40

1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 4 0/6

5/40 - 24/6 is -31/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    24/6 = 24 × 20/6 × 20 = 480/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/120 - 480/120 = 15 - 480/120 = -465/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/8

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