Subtract 24/40 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 24/40
56/32 - 24/40 is 23/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
24/40 = 24 × 4/40 × 4 = 96/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/160 - 96/160 = 280 - 96/160 = 184/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
- In mixed form: 13/20
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