Subtract 24/40 from 8/20
8/20 - 24/40 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
8/20 = 8 × 2/20 × 2 = 16/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
24/40 = 24 × 1/40 × 1 = 24/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/40 - 24/40 = 16 - 24/40 = -8/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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