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Subtract 8/6 from 3/40

1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 1 2/6

3/40 - 8/6 is -151/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/120 - 160/120 = 9 - 160/120 = -151/120

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