Subtract 72/30 from 1/40
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 2 12/30
1/40 - 72/30 is -19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/120 - 288/120 = 3 - 288/120 = -285/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/8
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