Subtract 8/25 from 12/40
12/40 - 8/25 is -1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
8/25 = 8 × 8/25 × 8 = 64/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/200 - 64/200 = 60 - 64/200 = -4/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/50
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