Subtract 40/20 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/20
5/3 - 40/20 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
5/3 = 5 × 20/3 × 20 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 120/60 = 100 - 120/60 = -20/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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