Subtract 45/40 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 5/40
3/6 - 45/40 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 135/120 = 60 - 135/120 = -75/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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