Subtract 30/25 from 3/40
1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 1 5/25
3/40 - 30/25 is -9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
30/25 = 30 × 8/25 × 8 = 240/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/200 - 240/200 = 15 - 240/200 = -225/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8
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