Subtract 40/60 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 40/60
3/2 - 40/60 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
3/2 = 3 × 30/2 × 30 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 40/60 = 90 - 40/60 = 50/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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