Subtract 27/42 from 3/40
3/40 - 27/42 is -159/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
3/40 = 3 × 21/40 × 21 = 63/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
27/42 = 27 × 20/42 × 20 = 540/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/840 - 540/840 = 63 - 540/840 = -477/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/280
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