Subtract 7/75 from 3/40
3/40 - 7/75 is -11/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
3/40 = 3 × 15/40 × 15 = 45/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
7/75 = 7 × 8/75 × 8 = 56/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/600 - 56/600 = 45 - 56/600 = -11/600
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