Subtract 35/50 from 3/40
3/40 - 35/50 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 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 50 × 4 = 200,
35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/200 - 140/200 = 15 - 140/200 = -125/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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