Subtract 9/15 from 40/50
40/50 - 9/15 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 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 15 × 10 = 150,
9/15 = 9 × 10/15 × 10 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 90/150 = 120 - 90/150 = 30/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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