Subtract 40/15 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 2 10/15
5/10 - 40/15 is -13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/30 - 80/30 = 15 - 80/30 = -65/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6
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