Subtract 2/40 from 5/12
5/12 - 2/40 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/120 - 6/120 = 50 - 6/120 = 44/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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