Subtract 2/3 from 5/40
5/40 - 2/3 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
2/3 = 2 × 40/3 × 40 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 80/120 = 15 - 80/120 = -65/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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