Subtract 9/40 from 5/12
512 - 940 is 23120.
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,
512 = 5 × 1012 × 10 = 50120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
940 = 9 × 340 × 3 = 27120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50120 - 27120 = 50 - 27120 = 23120
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