Subtract 12/3 from 40/50
1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 4 0/3
40/50 - 12/3 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 600/150 = 120 - 600/150 = -480/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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