Subtract 9/3 from 25/40
1st number: 25/40, 2nd number: 3 0/3
25/40 - 9/3 is -19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
9/3 = 9 × 40/3 × 40 = 360/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 360/120 = 75 - 360/120 = -285/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/8
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