Subtract 6/8 from 12/40
12/40 - 6/8 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
12/40 = 12 × 1/40 × 1 = 12/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/40 - 30/40 = 12 - 30/40 = -18/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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