Subtract 7/40 from 3/5
3/5 - 7/40 is 17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
3/5 = 3 × 8/5 × 8 = 24/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/40 - 7/40 = 24 - 7/40 = 17/40
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