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Subtract 10/40 from 2/25

2/25 - 10/40 is -17/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    10/40 = 10 × 5/40 × 5 = 50/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/200 - 50/200 = 16 - 50/200 = -34/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/100

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