Subtract 2/40 from 49/75
49/75 - 2/40 is 181/300.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 8/75 × 8 = 392/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/600 - 30/600 = 392 - 30/600 = 362/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/300
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