Subtract 40/25 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 1 15/25
56/24 - 40/25 is 11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
40/25 = 40 × 24/25 × 24 = 960/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/600 - 960/600 = 1400 - 960/600 = 440/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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