Subtract 4/20 from 3/8
3/8 - 4/20 is 7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
4/20 = 4 × 2/20 × 2 = 8/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/40 - 8/40 = 15 - 8/40 = 7/40
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