40/24 Minus 10/16, Solve 40/24 - 10/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 40/24 and 10/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 40/24 and 10/16?
The given fractions are 40/24 and 10/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 40/24 and 10/16
40/24 - 10/16
The LCM of 24 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
| 2 | 24, 16 |
| 2 | 12, 8 |
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 2 = 48
= 40 x 2 - 10 x 3/48
= 80 - 30/48
= 50/48
= 25/24
Result: 25/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 40/24 and 10/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 40/24 and 10/16?
To subtract fractions 40/24 and 10/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 24 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 25/24.
2. What is 40/24 minus 10/16 as a fraction?
40/24 minus 10/16 as a fraction is equal to 25/24.
3. How to subtract 40/24 and 10/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 40/24 and 10/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 25/24 quickly.