Subtract 2/10 from 40/75
40/75 - 2/10 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
2/10 = 2 × 15/10 × 15 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/150 - 30/150 = 80 - 30/150 = 50/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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