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Subtract 12/75 from 5/40

5/40 - 12/75 is -7/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    5/40 = 5 × 15/40 × 15 = 75/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/600 - 96/600 = 75 - 96/600 = -21/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/200

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