Subtract 15/9 from 3/40
1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 1 6/9
3/40 - 15/9 is -191/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
15/9 = 15 × 40/9 × 40 = 600/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/360 - 600/360 = 27 - 600/360 = -573/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/120
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