Subtract 40/5 from 15/40
1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 8 0/5
15/40 - 40/5 is -61/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
40/5 = 40 × 8/5 × 8 = 320/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/40 - 320/40 = 15 - 320/40 = -305/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/8
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