Subtract 1/75 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1/75
40/10 - 1/75 is 299/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/150 - 2/150 = 600 - 2/150 = 598/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/75
- In mixed form: 374/75
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