Subtract 4/32 from 3/40
3/40 - 4/32 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/160 - 20/160 = 12 - 20/160 = -8/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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