Subtract 24/15 from 9/40
1st number: 9/40, 2nd number: 1 9/15
9/40 - 24/15 is -11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
24/15 = 24 × 8/15 × 8 = 192/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/120 - 192/120 = 27 - 192/120 = -165/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8
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