Subtract 40/25 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/25
4/2 - 40/25 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
4/2 = 4 × 25/2 × 25 = 100/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
40/25 = 40 × 2/25 × 2 = 80/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/50 - 80/50 = 100 - 80/50 = 20/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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