Subtract 3/25 from 30/40
3040 - 325 is 63100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
3040 = 30 × 540 × 5 = 150200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
325 = 3 × 825 × 8 = 24200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150200 - 24200 = 150 - 24200 = 126200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63100
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