Subtract 5/40 from 1/12
1/12 - 5/40 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
1/12 = 1 × 10/12 × 10 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 15/120 = 10 - 15/120 = -5/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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