Subtract 1/40 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1/40
43 - 140 is 157120.
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,
43 = 4 × 403 × 40 = 160120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
140 = 1 × 340 × 3 = 3120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160120 - 3120 = 160 - 3120 = 157120 - In mixed form: 137120
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