Subtract 35/40 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 35/40
84/24 - 35/40 is 21/8.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/120 - 105/120 = 420 - 105/120 = 315/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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