Subtract 3/12 from 1/40
1/40 - 3/12 is -9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 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 12 × 10 = 120,
3/12 = 3 × 10/12 × 10 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/120 - 30/120 = 3 - 30/120 = -27/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40
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