Subtract 3/40 from 9/15
9/15 - 3/40 is 21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 9/120 = 72 - 9/120 = 63/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40
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