Subtract 5/30 from 1/40
1/40 - 5/30 is -17/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/120 - 20/120 = 3 - 20/120 = -17/120
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