Subtract 40/48 from 2/5
2/5 - 40/48 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
2/5 = 2 × 48/5 × 48 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/240 - 200/240 = 96 - 200/240 = -104/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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