Subtract 20/15 from 1/40
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 1 5/15
1/40 - 20/15 is -157/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
20/15 = 20 × 8/15 × 8 = 160/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/120 - 160/120 = 3 - 160/120 = -157/120
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