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Subtract 2/30 from 2/40

2/40 - 2/30 is -1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/120 - 8/120 = 6 - 8/120 = -2/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60

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