Subtract 3/4 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/4
40/15 - 3/4 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
40/15 = 40 × 4/15 × 4 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 45/60 = 160 - 45/60 = 115/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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