Subtract 75/35 from 2/40, Solve 2/40

Subtract 75/35 from 2/40

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

2/40 - 75/35 is -293/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/280 - 600/280 = 14 - 600/280 = -586/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/140

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