Subtract 9/30 from 4/40
440 - 930 is -15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
440 = 4 × 340 × 3 = 12120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
930 = 9 × 430 × 4 = 36120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12120 - 36120 = 12 - 36120 = -24120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15
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