Subtract 81/40 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 2 1/40
7/24 - 81/40 is -26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
81/40 = 81 × 3/40 × 3 = 243/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/120 - 243/120 = 35 - 243/120 = -208/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/15
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