Subtract 40/10 from 5/75
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 4 0/10
5/75 - 40/10 is -59/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/150 - 600/150 = 10 - 600/150 = -590/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/15
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