Subtract 8/75 from 5/40
5/40 - 8/75 is 11/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
5/40 = 5 × 15/40 × 15 = 75/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/600 - 64/600 = 75 - 64/600 = 11/600
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