Subtract 40/60 from 2/28
2/28 - 40/60 is -25/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/420 - 280/420 = 30 - 280/420 = -250/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/42
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