Subtract 40/8 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 5 0/8
2/75 - 40/8 is -373/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
40/8 = 40 × 75/8 × 75 = 3000/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/600 - 3000/600 = 16 - 3000/600 = -2984/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/75
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