Subtract 4/48 from 2/40
2/40 - 4/48 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
2/40 = 2 × 6/40 × 6 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/240 - 20/240 = 12 - 20/240 = -8/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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