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Subtract 10/75 from 2/40

2/40 - 10/75 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/600 - 80/600 = 30 - 80/600 = -50/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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