Subtract 27/40 from 4/8
4/8 - 27/40 is -7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/40 - 27/40 = 20 - 27/40 = -7/40
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