Subtract 75/8 from 2/40
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 9 3/8
2/40 - 75/8 is -373/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 8 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 8 × 5 = 40,
75/8 = 75 × 5/8 × 5 = 375/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/40 - 375/40 = 2 - 375/40 = -373/40
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