Subtract 40/60 from 4/8
4/8 - 40/60 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 80/120 = 60 - 80/120 = -20/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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