Subtract 3/40 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 3/40
32/3 - 3/40 is 1271/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
32/3 = 32 × 40/3 × 40 = 1280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/120 - 9/120 = 1280 - 9/120 = 1271/120 - In mixed form: 1071/120
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