Subtract 6/10 from 2/40
2/40 - 6/10 is -11/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/40 - 24/40 = 2 - 24/40 = -22/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/20
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