Subtract 30/10 from 15/40
1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 3 0/10
15/40 - 30/10 is -21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
30/10 = 30 × 4/10 × 4 = 120/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/40 - 120/40 = 15 - 120/40 = -105/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/8
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