Subtract 3/5 from 40/72
40/72 - 3/5 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
3/5 = 3 × 72/5 × 72 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 216/360 = 200 - 216/360 = -16/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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