Subtract 40/30 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 10/30
2/3 - 40/30 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
2/3 = 2 × 10/3 × 10 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
40/30 = 40 × 1/30 × 1 = 40/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/30 - 40/30 = 20 - 40/30 = -20/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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