Subtract 5/6 from 40/50
40/50 - 5/6 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 125/150 = 120 - 125/150 = -5/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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