Subtract 7/48 from 3/40
3/40 - 7/48 is -17/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
3/40 = 3 × 6/40 × 6 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/240 - 35/240 = 18 - 35/240 = -17/240
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