Subtract 40/30 from 10/75
1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 1 10/30
10/75 - 40/30 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/150 - 200/150 = 20 - 200/150 = -180/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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