Subtract 28/3 from 40/50
1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 9 1/3
40/50 - 28/3 is -128/15.
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,
28/3 = 28 × 50/3 × 50 = 1400/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 1400/150 = 120 - 1400/150 = -1280/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -128/15
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