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Subtract 10/8 from 40/60

1st number: 40/60, 2nd number: 1 2/8

40/60 - 10/8 is -7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/120 - 150/120 = 80 - 150/120 = -70/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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