Subtract 60/75 from 30/40
30/40 - 60/75 is -1/20.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 15/40 × 15 = 450/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
60/75 = 60 × 8/75 × 8 = 480/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/600 - 480/600 = 450 - 480/600 = -30/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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