Subtract 24/40 from 81/30
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 24/40
81/30 - 24/40 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
81/30 = 81 × 4/30 × 4 = 324/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/120 - 72/120 = 324 - 72/120 = 252/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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