Subtract 40/12 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 3 4/12
15/5 - 40/12 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 200/60 = 180 - 200/60 = -20/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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