Subtract 10/3 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 3 1/3
40/20 - 10/3 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
10/3 = 10 × 20/3 × 20 = 200/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 200/60 = 120 - 200/60 = -80/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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