Subtract 7/40 from 5/48
5/48 - 7/40 is -17/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
7/40 = 7 × 6/40 × 6 = 42/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/240 - 42/240 = 25 - 42/240 = -17/240
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