Subtract 40/72 from 4/10
4/10 - 40/72 is -7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
4/10 = 4 × 36/10 × 36 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 200/360 = 144 - 200/360 = -56/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/45
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