Subtract 3/40 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 3/40
75/24 - 3/40 is 61/20.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/120 - 9/120 = 375 - 9/120 = 366/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/20
- In mixed form: 31/20
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