Subtract 2/40 from 42/75
42/75 - 2/40 is 51/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/600 - 30/600 = 336 - 30/600 = 306/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/100
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