Subtract 75/40 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 35/40
2/3 - 75/40 is -29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
2/3 = 2 × 40/3 × 40 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/120 - 225/120 = 80 - 225/120 = -145/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/24
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