Subtract 50/30 from 1/40
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 1 20/30
1/40 - 50/30 is -197/120.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/120 - 200/120 = 3 - 200/120 = -197/120
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