Subtract 30/3 from 5/40
1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 10 0/3
5/40 - 30/3 is -79/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
30/3 = 30 × 40/3 × 40 = 1200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 1200/120 = 15 - 1200/120 = -1185/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/8
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