Subtract 40/24 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 16/24
6/15 - 40/24 is -19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 200/120 = 48 - 200/120 = -152/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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