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Subtract 3/4 from 2/40

2/40 - 3/4 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 4 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
    3/4 = 3 × 10/4 × 10 = 30/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/40 - 30/40 = 2 - 30/40 = -28/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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