Subtract 12/27 from 4/40
4/40 - 12/27 is -31/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
4/40 = 4 × 27/40 × 27 = 108/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
12/27 = 12 × 40/27 × 40 = 480/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1080 - 480/1080 = 108 - 480/1080 = -372/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/90
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