Subtract 15/40 from 15/75
15/75 - 15/40 is -7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
15/75 = 15 × 8/75 × 8 = 120/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
15/40 = 15 × 15/40 × 15 = 225/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/600 - 225/600 = 120 - 225/600 = -105/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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