Subtract 5/40 from 3/75
3/75 - 5/40 is -17/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
3/75 = 3 × 8/75 × 8 = 24/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
5/40 = 5 × 15/40 × 15 = 75/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/600 - 75/600 = 24 - 75/600 = -51/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/200
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