Subtract 40/10 from 9/24
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 4 0/10
9/24 - 40/10 is -29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/120 - 480/120 = 45 - 480/120 = -435/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8
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