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Subtract 7/32 from 3/40

3/40 - 7/32 is -23/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/160 - 35/160 = 12 - 35/160 = -23/160

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