Subtract 2/5 from 27/40
27/40 - 2/5 is 11/40.
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,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
2/5 = 2 × 8/5 × 8 = 16/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/40 - 16/40 = 27 - 16/40 = 11/40
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