Subtract 7/40 from 4/25
4/25 - 7/40 is -3/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
4/25 = 4 × 8/25 × 8 = 32/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
7/40 = 7 × 5/40 × 5 = 35/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/200 - 35/200 = 32 - 35/200 = -3/200
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