Subtract 9/25 from 40/60
40/60 - 9/25 is 23/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/300 - 108/300 = 200 - 108/300 = 92/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/75
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