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Subtract 5/60 from 1/40

1/40 - 5/60 is -7/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/120 - 10/120 = 3 - 10/120 = -7/120

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