Subtract 7/40 from 10/12
1012 - 740 is 79120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
1012 = 10 × 1012 × 10 = 100120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
740 = 7 × 340 × 3 = 21120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100120 - 21120 = 100 - 21120 = 79120
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