Subtract 3/75 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/75
40/15 - 3/75 is 197/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
40/15 = 40 × 5/15 × 5 = 200/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/75 - 3/75 = 200 - 3/75 = 197/75 - In mixed form: 247/75
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