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Subtract 3/40 from 3/15

3/15 - 3/40 is 1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/120 - 9/120 = 24 - 9/120 = 15/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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