Subtract 20/6 from 15/40
1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 3 2/6
15/40 - 20/6 is -71/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
20/6 = 20 × 20/6 × 20 = 400/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/120 - 400/120 = 45 - 400/120 = -355/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/24
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