Subtract 24/18 from 7/40
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 1 6/18
7/40 - 24/18 is -139/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
24/18 = 24 × 20/18 × 20 = 480/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/360 - 480/360 = 63 - 480/360 = -417/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/120
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